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Little change reported from 7,700 acre Tin Soldier Fire

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SWAN LAKE - Little change is being reported on the Tin Soldier Fire 17 miles east of Swan Lake.

The blazes have burned 7,697 acres and remain 0% contained as of Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

An evacuation issued by the Flathead County Sheriff for the Heinrude community remains in effect.

Additionally, the Hungry Horse Reservoir remains closed to all public access.

A meeting to discuss the fire has been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Glacier Bible Camp. 

There are 94 people assigned to the Tin Soldier fires which were sparked by lightning on July 30, 2023.